Bywell Coffee Barn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Bywell Coffee Barn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 2 B6309 Stocksfield To Mowden Hall Cross Roads, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7AQ
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Bywell Coffee Barn among the 2,778 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,778 | 90% | ← Bywell Coffee Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Bywell Coffee Barn none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bywell Coffee Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J E Baty & Son Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| North Acomb Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Peepy Farm Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Sticky Sponge Cake Studio Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Tyne Valley Tap Room Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Bywell Coffee Barn
What is Bywell Coffee Barn's food hygiene rating?
Bywell Coffee Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Bywell Coffee Barn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bywell Coffee Barn last inspected?
Bywell Coffee Barn was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bywell Coffee Barn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bywell Coffee Barn compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Bywell Coffee Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Bywell Coffee Barn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Bywell Coffee Barn is one of 21 rated food businesses in Stocksfield. See every hygiene rating in Stocksfield →
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